Category Archives: Linux
VMWare Workstation 7 and Ubuntu 9.10 Easy Install – Too easy?
I’ve got a company laptop for the weekend and wanted to take Ubuntu 9.10 for a spin. Using wubi (and then later uninstalling it) would probably have worked, but I haven’t used the latest version of VMWare, so let’s have … Continue reading
The Most Interesting README File Ever?
Another linux zealot at my old job gave me the heads up on this, it’s directly from gnome-cups-manager, and I thought you would all enjoy it. If you’re not aware, the readme file is for a Gnome graphical front-end for … Continue reading
Linux Carputer Guide 101
Building a carputer the most difficult, expensive and rewarding do-it-yourself (DIY) projects I have ever completed. If you own a car manufactured in the last 20 years, the chances are it has a specialized computer inside – the Electronic Control … Continue reading
What happens when you ask a software pirate for Ubuntu?
We’ve all seen the email scams, where software pirates offer amazing deals on software through email. In fact I got one such message today:
gimpsvn.sh — Install or update to GIMP 2.5 from SVN on Ubuntu 8.04
I’ve been wanting to try out GIMP 2.5 for quite some time now, and plenty of other folks are certainly looking forward to the new interface, among other things. In my somewhat limited observations of the GIMP development team, I’ve … Continue reading
Reporting from the fsckin trenches – Novell v. SCO trial
Ladies and germs, it’s been too long since I’ve got anything up here, so I figured it would be good to post a short update on what I’ve been up to this week. The Novell v. SCO trial is ending … Continue reading
Shipit now accepting orders for Ubuntu Hardy Heron 8.04 LTS!
This might be old news to some folks, but for those of you who want to get a “real” pressed CD, Shipit has been offering to ship CDs of the still unreleased Ubuntu Hardy Heron 8.04 when it is available. … Continue reading
Ubuntu Human Theme for the iPhone
A member of several Ubuntu collaboration teams, including Ubuntu-Artwork has recreated the ubiquitous Human Theme for the iPhone. He plans on updating it for a simultaneous release with Hardy Heron. I was able to catch up with the creator and … Continue reading
Fun With xwinwrap in Compiz Fusion
I’ve been occasionally looking for something in Linux that would spruce up the place. Right now, my desktop is an minimalistic and functional solid black background. I’d like to do more with the space. Not just put up an image … Continue reading
My Cat Bubba Posts Videos and Twitters using an EeePC and Ubuntu
MAKE blogged about plants that notify the owner via text message or Twitter status update that they need water, and even thank their owners when they’re watered. This got me thinking – why not a cat who sends a tweet … Continue reading